The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 26,200
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 39,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo is 11.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
59.1
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
67.8 in
Width
70.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
59.1 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99.1
162.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
162.6 in
Length
174.1 in
99.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.36 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*AWU*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
21.69 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
661 mi
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
417 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle Convertible 1.8 5V Turbo
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
840 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data